Before I uploaded the Xcode binary to iTunes Connect, I could only use the following link for app store to my app store page for game.
http://itunes.apple.com/app/id123456789
Now my app status is "pending developer release" and when I click on "view in app store" in iTunes Connect I now have another link...
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/App-Name/id123456789?gs=2&bh=3
Which link do I use now, does it make a difference even?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/App-Name/id123456789?gs=2&bh=3
This URL is Standard App Store Links.
http://itunes.apple.com/app/id123456789
This URL is short link.
The difference between these two is length. You can choose either one you like.
ref. Technical Q&A QA1633: Creating easy-to-read short links to the App Store for your apps and company
https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/qa/qa1633/_index.html
It doesn't matter if you keep use before link
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I am developing an application. When I click "View on App Store" in the iTunes Connect, it suggests that I change the App Store location (e.g., to the US) to show my app. I don't want to change app store of my apple id, but to change the app store for my app itself, in the itunes connect settings. Where can I find them?
If you checked "Available in all territories" your app will be available in all App Stores around the world. Testing it manually is a rather cumbersome task due to caching and how switching the stores works on iPhones/iPads vs. iTunes.
In the iTunes app on your Mac/Windows machine you can simply switch the stores by clicking on the country flag icon in the bottom right. If your currently logged-in Apple ID is not valid with that store, you will get automatically logged out.
On your iPad/iPhone you have to have an Apple ID valid with the respective store. Sign out with your "old" Apple ID and then in with the new one. You will automatically get switched to the right store.
The easiest way to test if your app is available in different stores is via the web preview. (I'd use Chrome, so Safari doesn't instantly try to open iTunes for that):
Get your App Store link and simply change the store front code, e.g.:
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/id529479190?mt=8 => German Store
https://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/id529479190?mt=8 => Chinese Store
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id529479190?mt=8 => US Store
(You can find all the storefront codes at the end of this page: https://affiliate.itunes.apple.com/resources/documentation/linking-to-the-itunes-music-store/)
When Application is live then you can see on ItunesConnect by clicking on "View on App Store".
in iTunes Connect select Pricing and Availability and choose the appropriate App Store locations.
see Changing the Territories Rights Information for screenshots and details.
Is it possible to generate an App Store URL, in the beta testing phase of the app, before Apple Reviews the app? I would like to have a link in my app, to my app in the App Store, which users can share with their friends. I would like to have this available in the beta testing phase. Can one only add this link after it has been accepted ? Does that imply that it is always added in a revision after the first ?
Yes, you can get your app's App Store URL through iTunes Connect.
Navigate to My Apps > [the app whose link you want], then under More, you'll see "View on App Store". Right click that and copy the link.
This should give you something like this:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/[APP NAME]/[APP ID]?ls=1&mt=8
I've noticed that removing the /us (or whatever country code it defaults to for you) makes the URL universal, and iTunes is smart enough to detect the store.
Yes its possible to create a App URL after registering the application on iTunes Connect.This doen't mean your application is live on Apple Store, you just submitted required data to iTunes connect, so unique id got generated & you can use that to create URL.
Once you register application on iTunes connect one unique ID for your application will be generated. And you can create your App URL like below format.
https://itunes.apple.com/[countrycode]/app/[YOUR APP NAME]/[YOUR UNIQUE APP ID]?mt=8
But in beta testing it will not work, You will get error message because the application is not available in App Store.
Once application become live it will work absolutely fine.
Note : Once you register the application on iTunes connect you need to upload at least first version within 90 days else others will be eligible to use that name.
Find App ID= My Apps -> App Store -> App Information -> General Information -> Apple ID
Then your store url is below
https://apps.apple.com/app/id[AppId]
like this
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1513329198
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Is it possible to find out itunes link for iOS application before it being submitted to appstore?
I'd like to know the link of my App in the App Store before submitting it.
I know that the way is using the link:
http://itunes.com/apps/appname
But my App have one name in iTunes Connect, and other in metadata of Application, that will appear in the App Store for users...
Which one I have to use in the link? The iTunes Connect project name or the metadata name?
Thank you!
You could find app link in the following place:
iTunes Connect (https://itunesconnect.apple.com) -> Manage Your Applications -> Select your application -> Link table -> View in App Store
If your app is already live, then just open up iTunes Connect, find your app and click view in AppStore. Otherwise, if your app isn't live...
Your App URL is not available until your app goes live, but most apps follow the same link pattern:
http://itunes.com/apps/yourappnamewithoutspaces
Make sure that the app name has no spaces, or %20, or any characters for that matter. My apps on the AppStore have special characters like dashes, etc. and the link is just the plain text form of the app name.
The name in the link will be the name displayed on the AppStore NOT the iOS device. And by iTunes Connect Project name, I believe you're referring to the AppStore name.
Here's another SO post on links: How to link to apps on the app store
In my iOS app, I have a simple feature that lets the user rate my app. They can click a button and up will come the app's page inside of the AppStore App. The problem is that my app is not published on the AppStore yet, so I don't have a link for it.
Where can I get a link for it before it's published? Is there a particular spot for this in iTunes Connect?
Or is there just a special URL format to use (ex. )?
You are able to get the URL before actually publishing your app to App Store. You need to create the app in "Manage Your Applications" on iTunes Connect first, then you will find a link called "View in App Store" on the app's info page. You can use the URL of this link in your code.
I would register your application with ITC to make sure the name is not in use first, but all app URL's follow this format:
itms://itunes.com/apps/appname
You call it with a handy-dandy openURL command like:
[[UIApplication sharedApplication] openURL:[NSURL URLWithString:#"itms://itunes.com/apps/appname"]];
Replace "appname" with the specific name of your app in ITC (not the bundle identifier or any other means of identification).
When I created the app on iTunes connect I used the old logo for my app. Now I'm about to submit the first binary for validation and a new logo has been chosen. I cannot remove the app from iTunes Connect, since it will lock my app name and I cannot change the logo so the app will be rejected.
Can I contact Apple in any ways to help me with this issue?
I feel you need to resubmit the app as far as i have seen.
Apple does not allow changes in icon as far as now unless you go for newer version of app.
Apart from that i would recommend you to go through the following link once:
http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/MobileHIG/IconsImages/IconsImages.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40006556-CH14-SW2
Also i would suggest you to post same question on discussions.apple.com for more fruitful answers, as the question seems to be non-coding related.
Hope the link helps. :)
Apple has relaxed some of the app information rules. You can update your meta information at any time in iTunesConnect. You should be able to update your iTunes artwork, description, and screenshots at any time. The icon that will display on the app is compiled into your code, so you will need to reject your binary or submit an update to get the correct icon to show on the device.